The Leaguers News

Executive Director/CEO

The Leaguers is a multi-purpose non-profit social services organization providing various services to the community for (69) Years. Our centers are located in Newark, Irvington, Union Township, Roselle and Elizabeth. We provide Head Start/Early Head Start services for over one thousand, one hundred (1100) 3 to 5 year old children and four hundred (400) infant/toddlers and their families. Some of the other services at The Leaguers include, Pregnant Services, Father’s Program, Job and housing referrals and our newest initiative is the apprenticeship program.

Our agency collaborates with many other social service agencies in the Essex and Union County area to provide our families with a holistic approach to family wellbeing.

Our mission is to enhance the quality of life for children and families through diverse educational and cultural programs that foster self-growth, personal development and pride in one’s community. We strongly believe in “Opportunity through Education.”

Who We Are

The Leaguers Inc., was founded in 1943 and is the oldest incorporated African American social service agency in the state. The Leaguers, Inc. serves over 1,500 families a year by providing high quality early Childhood Education in Newark, Irvington, Roselle, and Elizabeth.